63 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2NS

Awaiting decision 26/00111/TPO
Council
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
5 Feb 2026
Postcode
DA1 2NS

Description

Application for crown reduction (as per annotated photos) of Blue Atlantic Cedar tree, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.13 1991

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#173 of 277

Dartford ranks #95 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. Dartford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Dartford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 277
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #241 of 277
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #95 of 277
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #132 of 277
58%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
23 decided
592
Total decisions
120 refused in 2025